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Two-Hour Tote Bag

comments (5) July 2nd, 2007     

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GorgeousThings Ann Steeves, contributor
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This two-hour tote is a great carryall for the beach this summer.
Stitch on sturdy webbing straps.
The strap outlines and secures the side pocket...smart and strong!
This two-hour tote is a great carryall for the beach this summer.

This two-hour tote is a great carryall for the beach this summer.

Photo: Ann Steeves
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2. Hem the tops
Next, hem the tops (and only the tops) of your tote bag pieces. First, fold under the upper edge of one large rectangle 1/2 inch and press as shown.


 Press a double-folded hem at the upper edge of the tote front and back panels.


Turn under the top edge another 1/2 inch and press, so you have a nicely finished, 1/2-inch-wide hem. Using a 3mm stitch length, stitch close to the fold, as shown.

Repeat this step for the other rectangle and the 11-by-11-inch square.


 Edgestitch along the fold of the hem to secure.

3. Finish the raw edges
Using a zigzag stitch set to 3mm wide and 2mm long, zigzag all around the three unfinished edges of the front and back, as shown. (You don’t have to finish the pocket edges.)


 Finish the raw edges of the bag front and back with a zigzag stitch.

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Comments (5)

SusieQP writes: Perfect! I want to make my own shopping bags so that I can make ones that are of high-quality and washable instead of buying the cheapy reusable shopping bags they sell at the grocery store. This is the perfect simple pattern I was looking for! I like the idea of using the webbing at handles since fabric handles may not be as durable.

Great Job!!

Thanks for sharing!
Posted: 3:53 pm on August 10th
GrammieB writes: I'm going to make these to go on the handle of walkers. I live in an Assisted Living Facility , have made some bags but nothing as nice as these.
Thanks for sharing the pattern with us. I live in Canby just south of Portland.
God Bless
Grammie B
Posted: 11:28 pm on August 9th
sheilac writes: Great tote. I will be making lots of these.
thanks
Posted: 4:27 pm on June 22nd
Laurel_Tuohy writes: CraftStylish members love their totes and this one is no exception - Thanks Ann!
Posted: 10:08 pm on June 19th
mini_vampire writes: it is exactly what i was looking for it is totally awesome
whoa it is sweet thanx
Posted: 9:59 am on June 16th
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